IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO announced that Westinghouse Digital, LLC has become a licensee under VIZIO's QAM patent portfolio by virtue of a cross-license between the two companies. VIZIO, a leader in the American LCD HDTV market, owns a substantial worldwide patent portfolio directed to digital television technology. The parties have not disclosed financial terms of the agreement under which Westinghouse has agreed to make royalty payments to VIZIO for sales of licensed products.

"We are pleased with the result of our patent licensing efforts. It further demonstrates the technical strength and value of VIZIO's patent portfolio," said Rob Brinkman, VIZIO Chief Administrative Officer.

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